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Code of Conduct and Attendance 2010-2011
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Integrity: to integrate one’s values and beliefs into any activity
Academic Integrity: doing one’s own work to the best of one’s ability, without the unauthorized help or assistance of someone else
Unethical Academic Conduct: Cheating Plagiarism Falsification of sources
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Excessive tardiness: three or more incidents of reporting late to school or class during a calendar month
Distraction of students: any behavior that is disruptive to the educational process
Non-conformity to dress code Minor Disruption on a school bus Inappropriate public display of affection
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Littering of school property Failure to come to class prepared Unauthorized use of school or another
person’s personal property Possession of a nuisance item
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First Violation: Principal/teacher/student conference, parental contact, or in-school parental conference if needed. ISD may be assigned.
Second Violation: ISD, Saturday School, or Early Warning Program referral
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Defiance or disrespect Possession and/or use of any medications
or inhalants Possession of any tobacco product Intentionally touching striking or touching
a person against the will of the other Use of obscene language or possession
of inappropriate material Bullying or threatening students
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Vandalism Skipping class or school Academic dishonesty Intentionally providing false information
to a school board employee (lying to a teacher)
Stealing Possession of stolen property
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Possession of firecrackers on school property
Inappropriate sexual behavior Use of obscene gestures Use of cell-phones and MP3 players Use of racial or ethnic insults or slurs
(verbal or written) Any offence which the principal finds
reasonable
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Class II Violations are serious enough that they may require an in-school parental conference plus the appropriate disciplinary action.
First and second violation: parental notification and one or more of the following: ISD Suspension Saturday School Juvenile Detention
Subsequent violations: Suspension up to ten school days; possible contact with law enforcement, referral to the Early Warning Program, Alternative School, or Juvenile Court
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Charge of a misdemeanor crime Misuse or abuse of any medications or
inhalants Stealing Vandalism Possession of any dangerous device Unauthorized demonstrations or
disorderly activities Threat, harassment, striking, or
intimidation of any Shelby County Board Member
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The intentional threat, bullying, intimidation, or harassment of a student
Fighting Directing profane or obscene gestures to
a Shelby County Board Member Sexual harassment Unauthorized use and/or misuse of
computers Providing false information to a Shelby
County Board Member
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Unjustly activating a fire alarm system or other emergency system
Assault Misuse and/or abuse of cell-phone The attempt to circumvent the school’s
computer filtering system Any offence which the principal finds
reasonable.
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The disciplinary action for such violations committed on school premises or during school related functions shall be suspension from school up to ten days with possible recommendation for expulsion or referral to Alternative School. Parental contact will be made as soon as possible. Law enforcement and/or juvenile court shall be contacted and a complaint may be filed.
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Sale, possession, misuses, and/or abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs
Arson Assault Possession or discharging a dangerous
weapon on campus Sexual misconduct Robbery Bomb threats
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Possession of a handgun: results in expulsion from the Shelby County School System for a period of not less than one year
Intentionally providing false information to a member of the Shelby County Board of Education
Misuse or abuse of drugs Any second major offense from the Class III
category Any offence which the principal finds
reasonable.
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The disciplinary action for such violations committed on school premises or during school related functions shall be suspension from school up to ten days with possible recommendation for expulsion or referral to Alternative School. Parental contact will be made as soon as possible. Law enforcement and/or juvenile court shall be contacted and a complaint may be filed.
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Additional disciplinary actions may result in one of the following: Additional suspension days or other
disciplinary action Long-term assignments to the Alternative
School Expulsion from the Shelby County School
System
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To maintain order and discipline in the schools and to protect the safety of students and school personnel, school authorities may search a student, student lockers, or student vehicles and may seize any illegal, unauthorized, or contraband materials discovered in the search. The search teams may use specially trained dogs and metal detectors.
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Shelby County understands that parents need to reach their children and that the cell phone is a necessity; however, cell phones brought to school should be stored in the student’s locker or vehicle.
The school is NOT responsible for attempting to recover lost or stolen cell phones when student have not properly stored them in their locker or vehicle.
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Cell phones can not be visible or audible during the instructional day. If a cell phone is seen or heard, it is to be taken from the student and given to a school administrator.
The student must give up the phone when asked, including the SIM card.
The following consequences may be applied: First Offense: ISD Second Offense: Out of School Suspension Third Offense: Alternative School Referral
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No thin strapped shirts unless worn with a t-shirt underneath
Low-cut, open back, bare midriff shirts are not permitted
Skirts, shorts, and dresses must be mid-thigh or longer in front and back; no slits or leg openings may be above mid-thigh
Leggings should be worn with the appropriate outer garment (skirts must be of appropriate length)
Unhemmed or cut-off shorts or skirts or garments with holes or inappropriate slits are not allowed
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No obscene language or illegal advertisements on clothing
No hats or caps Belts must be worn at the waist Pants worn too low, too long, too large,
too tight, or too loose are not permitted. No metal chains, spiked apparel, over-
sized belt buckles or accessories
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No sunglasses No sweatpants or pajama pants Students should wear appropriate shoes
at all times Nose, tongue, eyebrow jewelry and
visible tattoos are discouraged Hair should be the color of normal hair Appropriate undergarments must be
worn and not visible
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Any student in grades 6-12 who accumulates more than twelve absences during the school is subject to being retained in the same grade the succeeding year.
Absences beyond twelve must be documented with a doctor's or court’s excuse or permission of the principal.